Richard "Rich"

Lt. Fogarty recently retired from the Jackson County Sheriff's Department after serving over 40 years in law enforcement both in Jackson County and in the city of Belmont, Calif.

Rich is survived by his fiancee, Megan Haldane; his sons, Shane Fogarty, Brett Fogarty, and Ryan Fogarty; and their mother, Tania; his three grandchildren, Riley, Ronan, and Jack; Rich's mother, Twilia Fogarty; and two sisters, Darleene Benson and Dianna Benson.

A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Rogue Valley Country Club, Medford, Ore.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont St. NW, Suite 1066, Washington, D.C. 20005.